Job Shops & Custom Manufacturing

Master the Chaos of Custom Manufacturing

Every order is different. Every schedule changes. BrightPlanning brings order to the chaos with flexible workflows and real-time visibility.

45%
Improvement in on-time delivery
30%
Reduction in scheduling time
25%
Better quote accuracy
92%
Average on-time rate

Common Job Shop Challenges

And how BrightPlanning solves them

Every Order is Unique

Problem

No two jobs are the same, making standardization impossible

Solution

Custom workflows per order with flexible production steps

Constantly Changing Schedules

Problem

Rush orders and customer changes disrupt carefully laid plans

Solution

Real-time drag-and-drop scheduling with instant capacity updates

Resource Allocation Chaos

Problem

Tracking which machines and people are available is a nightmare

Solution

Visual capacity planning shows exactly what's available when

Profitability Mystery

Problem

Not knowing actual job costs until it's too late

Solution

Real-time job costing and time tracking per order

Built for Job Shop Complexity

Custom Workflows

Define unique production steps for each order type. No rigid templates - total flexibility.

Real-Time Scheduling

Drag-and-drop interface with instant capacity updates. See conflicts immediately.

Job Costing

Track actual time and materials per job. Know profitability in real-time.

Quote Accuracy

Historical data improves quote accuracy. Know how long jobs actually take.

The Job Shop Workflow

From quote to delivery, streamlined

1

Quote & Win

Customer requests custom work. Use historical data to quote accurately.

Win more jobs with competitive, profitable quotes
2

Plan the Job

Create custom workflow with required steps, machines, and estimated times.

Clear roadmap from start to finish
3

Schedule Resources

Drag job onto calendar. System shows conflicts and available capacity.

Realistic delivery dates that you can meet
4

Execute & Track

Shop floor marks steps complete. Track actual time vs. estimate.

Know exactly where every job stands
5

Analyze & Improve

Review actual costs and times. Feed data back into quoting.

Continuously improve accuracy and profitability

Ready to Tame Your Job Shop?

See how job shops like yours achieve 45% better on-time delivery with BrightPlanning.

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